PREWEIGH TECHNICIAN I

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Preweigh Technician - 2nd Shift. 

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Preweigh Technician in Dry Blend. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Center, located in Hunt Valley, MD. The Preweigh Technician will report to the Preweigh Team Manager.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand."

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.
 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general supervision, operate batch processing equipment that are equipped with a manufacturing recipe management system, batch cards, recipe sheets, SOPs and standard work instructions. The nature of the work is team-based and requires a total task approach. The incumbent will learn and perform assigned tasks, depending on the specific manufacturing technology that is utilized across our manufacturing sites. This role will contribute to the achievement of company initiatives in order to meet our safety, quality, process reliability, customer service, cost and innovation goals. Work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, while operating, monitoring and controlling equipment, systems and processes associated with the Dry blending and pre-weighing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull and stage a variety of raw materials for the production team according to batch card specifications/process instructions
• Coordinate between production and warehouse team daily concerning any raw material variances
• Return remaining raw materials after Preweigh processes complete according to warehouse specifications
• Follow all instructions on production cards and daily schedule
• Keep accurate production records and accurate reporting in SAP and report information daily
• Inspect raw materials, in-process, and finished goods for proper weight, color, overall appearance, texture, labeling, packaging, and correct/report defects
• Coordinate with supervisors daily concerning any scheduling variances and process improvements
• Perform proper sanitation, housekeeping, and safety procedures
• Help maintain equipment, reporting, and/or resolving machinery breakdowns or problems
• Operate Fork Truck in a safe manner
• Participate in all team/department meetings
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to operate a forklift and other mechanical equipment such as pumps, scales and dumpsters
• Ability to perform foundational math equations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school degree or equivalent and
• Basic computer knowledge in the form of data entry & proficiency in RF scanning
• Ability to work in a dusty environment with strong odors and high noise/decibel levels
• Ability to work in environment with frequent exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents
• Ability to work in warm/hot environment or warehouse conditions
• Adaptable to work overtime on short notice and weekends
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention a detail is a must
• PAPR/ Respirator use required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in food manufacturing
• Exposure to TPM or lean manufacturing principles
• 3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.